09 December 2016
Paul Merson’s miserable prediction the Hammers will be beaten at Anfield tomorrow has been countered by one of our own – the ever optimistic Phil Parkes. ClaretandHugh blogger Parkesy and top man of the 70s has told the boys to seriously go for it at Anfield on Sunday and defy the prophets of doom. And […]
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09 December 2016
In an attempt to boost the atmosphere at our new home, one fan has got the ball rolling on plans to have a huge flag erected on the East Stand during match days. Just like our very own Tifo. Timmy Hoad contact West Ham World a while ago to ask whether we would help promote […]
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09 December 2016
Sky Pundit Paul Merson predicts another heavy loss for the Hammers this weekend when they face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. West Ham have conceded 29 goals so far this season in the league and Merson believes they could easily ship another three goals in this match without reply. Merson told the Sky sports website: […]
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09 December 2016
So, we are just over 48 hours away from Anfield and another utterly crucial confrontation for Slaven Bilic and the squad. The manager’s position has been examined like never before since the Arsenal humiliation and he surely can’t afford another major loss. After all that has gone on a display of grit and real determination […]
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09 December 2016
Guest post by Tim Hoad West Ham season ticket holder Tim Hoad wants to create a massive flag for the London Stadium East Stand which is designed and funded by the fans. Below gives Tim gives us an update on his progress and a chance to vote on the final design. “I am been working […]
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09 December 2016
We look at which Premier League players are failing to get the recognition they deserve according to Sky Sports Fantasy Football 's selection stats.
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08 December 2016
THE SECRET SCOUT:West Ham are conceding goals and the manager has a classic dilemma. Can he introduce a big young hope into the cauldron of Premier League football?
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08 December 2016
The bookies have slashed Slaven Bilic’s odds on being sacked from 11/1 to 2/1. Just last week the Hammers boss was fifth favourite behind Swansea’s Bob Bradley, Sunderland’s David Moyes, Mike Phelan (Hull) and Alan Pardew (Sunderland) for the sack. But since the 5-1 hammering by Arsenal and his post match outburst about a “lack […]
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08 December 2016
Dimi Payet’s future remains locked into West Ham despite rumours that Manchester United have been in contact with the Irons board. According to French outlet Le10 Sport, the 29-year-old is a priority signing for Jose Mourinho and claim the two clubs have been talking. However, this particular media outlet is among the most unreliable in […]
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08 December 2016
Former Hammers midfielder George Parris is hoping Adrian to come back better and stronger after being replaced by Darren Randolph. Parris believes Randolph was given an opportunity to stake a claim to be our permanent number one because of his performances for the Republic of Ireland. He insists it’s hard to choose between the two […]
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08 December 2016
Boleyn Ground Developers Barratt London have opened up the former Boleyn memorial garden to relatives and friends of loved ones to pay their respects between 8am and 3pm Monday to Friday. A notice close to the memorial gardens says “This area will not be developed and will be preserved, and family and friends are […]
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08 December 2016
Two little boys – twins – make their way hand in hand to the London Stadium to watch their heroes. This picture was posted on Twitter and immediately resonated with thousands of Hammers fans. So far these little fellas have been let down in a big way by the players this season. So may ClaretandHugh politely […]
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08 December 2016
Mark Noble has a key role in the mess that is West Ham at the moment because “what’s going on in the dressing room will decide the team’s fate.” Former boss Harry Redknapp has given an insight into the trials Slaven Bilic will be facing at the moment. He said: “You’re not ever-present with the […]
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08 December 2016
West Ham entertain Premier League rivals Manchester City at the London Stadium on Friday, January 6 at 7.55pm - with the match scheduled to be broadcast on BBC One.
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08 December 2016
There’s increasing confidence in the dressing room that the Irons big three will be back in action for the key battle at Anfield this weekend. Michail Antonio, Aaron Cresswell, Cheik Kouyate are all making progress and have received a “better than fifty chance” of making the the squad from our sources. Both Cressie and Antonio […]
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08 December 2016
The FA Cup third round games between West Ham and Manchester City, and Tottenham and Aston Villa, will be shown live on BBC One.
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08 December 2016
Slaven Bilic has moved in on Wolfsburg midfielder Murat Saglam. The youngster was picked out by the manager as a signing for next season with his contract at the German outfit due to expire at the end of this term. And the Hammers are understood to have agreed a five-year deal with the 18-year-old, who will […]
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08 December 2016
Former Hammer Igor Stimac has backed his pal Slaven Bilic to lead the club out of its current problems. And he made it clear whom he believes is responsible for the current difficulties declaring: “I point my finger at the players here to wake up and bring back to their game the same passion they […]
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08 December 2016
Rio Ferdiand believes Hammers history and tradition will always overcome the problems being experienced by the move to the London Stadium. The former defender turned the BT Sport pundit, says violence in the stands or criticism of the way we got the stadium has harmed cannot harm the club’s identity. Rio commented to Blowing Bubbles […]
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08 December 2016
Simone Zaza is ready to end his West Ham nightmare and sign for Valencia reports in Spain claim. The Italy international has failed to adapt to the Premier League since signing on a season long loan from Serie A champions Juventus in the summer. Zaza’s loan was originally intended to become a permanent deal after his […]
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08 December 2016
Ok, heads have been down for long enough and as we approach the weekend I find several reasons to be cheerful about the visit to Liverpool. Word is that Cheik Kouyate will return and that the possibilities for Aaron Cresswell and Michail Antonio are relatively bright. We are also at Anfield and in the present […]
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08 December 2016
Promising young Hammers goalkeeper Nathan Trott has signed his first professional contract which will keep him at the club until 2020. The oficial site claims he is one of the country’s most highly-rated keepers and earned his first England call-up, joining up with the U19 squad in October. Starring for the Hammers’ Premier League 2 […]
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08 December 2016
Today’s tittle-tattle is out of control Don’t listen to that voice in the back of your head, Arsène. You know, the one that’s saying that you could probably do without Mesut Özil because Jeff Reine-Adélaïde is showing rich promise and 2017 could be the year when Yaya Sanogo really explodes on to the scene. Sanogo isn’t going to explode on to the scene. He might crackle and froth a bit, like ...
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08 December 2016
West Ham are considering an ambitious loan move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Jese Rodriguez, as reported by the Daily Star. With just three goals being scored by Hammers strikers since May, Slaven Bilic will be eager to boost his strike options in the January transfer window with a number of strikers already being linked, including […]
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